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Meet the founder

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Nate, Founder

Abode Outside was founded by a former wilderness first responder with the mission to use clothing as a tool to connect people with nature and protect the outdoors for the future.

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Driving Up North to the Boundary Waters | 2005

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Boundary Waters | 2005

Inspired by family camping into the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota, Abode Outside made a commitment from day one to use our business and our clothing to improve the world around us.

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Knitwear Factory Internship | 2008

Timeline

  • 2009 | Graduated University of St. Thomas with Degree in Political Science and Focus on Mass Communications
  • 2012 | Certified Wilderness First Responder, National Outdoor Leadership School
  • 2018 | Studied Sustainable Fashion, London College of Fashion
  • 2020 | Launched Abode Outside Exclusively Online with One Product
  • 2021 | Expanded Online Inventory
  • 2022 | Established Relationships with First Retailers Around MN
  • 2023 | Grew Regionally to 20+ Retailers Around the Midwest
  • 2024 | Expanded Nationally to 50+ Retailers Around the Country
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